* The Question of Compensation
Richard L. Evans wrote: Since Emerson wrote his essay on compensation, it has been difficult to say anything new on the subject. But for a generation that may have forgotten, and a generation that may not yet have become acquainted with it, perhaps some sentences...Trust
From Brad Wilcox’s book ‘Changed Through His Grace’ . . . Facets of Trust Researchers in education have identified five facets of trust (2) that apply to trusting God’s grace as well. For trust to exist there has to be benevolence—a high...Sharing the Gospel Brings Joy and Hope
Elder Marcus B. Nash of the Seventy said in October 2021 general conference: While on a flight to Peru a few years ago, I was seated next to a self-proclaimed atheist. He asked me why I believe in God. In the delightful conversation that ensued, I told him that I...* Why Make the Game So Hard II
From Jerry Sittser and his book, “The Will of God as a Way of Life” and following a previous post ‘Why Make the Game So Hard’: Making the Most of the Time We could multiply these examples. God would be delighted to help people like them (and...‘What the Prophet Taught’
3 April 2022 – Salt Lake City April 2022 General Conference What the Prophet Taught at the April 2022 General Conference At the April 2022 general conference, Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson urged the proclamation of peace in Jesus Christ through...* Discovering Our Calling III
Continuing from Jerry Sittser’s ‘Discovering Our Calling II’ . . . . Life Experience Third, life experiences can have a similar effect. Sometimes what happens to us pushes us toward a calling. A young woman whose husband dies of cancer goes to work...To Be a Follower of Christ
Elder Alfred Kyungu said in October 2021 general conference: I have studied some aspects of the Savior’s life, and I have retained, as part of my message today, four of His qualities that I try to imitate and that I share with you. The first quality of the Savior is...* Discovering Our Calling II
(From Kent. . . .I know this is long (there is more to come). . . and intense. I also feel that this message from Jerry Sittser is profound and may answer puzzling questions and open doors to those who are willing to put forth the effort and embrace the truths he...Deepening Our Conversion to Jesus Christ
Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela of the Seventy said in October 2021 general conference: My dear brothers and sisters, President Russell M. Nelson has taught us recently: “To do anything well requires effort. Becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ is no exception....
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I am married and we have 3 children and many grandchildren. Our children have chosen wisely in their careers and in marriage and I attribute much of their success, as they do, to a close relationship with Jesus Christ… Click for more.